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Branch

U.S. Navy

Members

About FRC West

FRC West, or Fleet Readiness Center West, is a critical maintenance and repair facility for the United States Navy, located at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. Established as part of the Navy's Fleet Readiness Center network, FRC West traces its origins to earlier aviation maintenance units supporting the Pacific Fleet's operational readiness. The unit specializes in providing comprehensive depot-level maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for naval aircraft, particularly the F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet. Through its skilled workforce and advanced technical capabilities, FRC West plays a vital role in sustaining naval aviation power in the Western United States.

Unit Members

Michelle Thurman

U.S. Navy (1995 - 2010)

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Michael Rose

U.S. Navy

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Photos

A School

U.S. Navy • 1979

Buddies

U.S. Navy

All P-3 retired

VP Squadrons • U.S. Navy • 2024

My book

USS Lawrence DDG-4 • U.S. Navy • 1972

About FRC West

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Origins: Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) West is part of the Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center enterprise, established to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) for naval aircraft and associated systems on the West Coast of the United States. • Strategic Location: FRC West is headquartered at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, which is the Navy’s master jet base for the West Coast, supporting frontline fighter squadrons. • F/A-18 Focus: FRC West specializes in the maintenance and servicing of the F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet aircraft, which are the primary strike fighter jets for the U.S. Navy. • Support to Carrier Air Wings: The unit directly supports Carrier Air Wings that deploy aboard aircraft carriers in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, ensuring aircraft readiness for global operations. • Innovative Repairs: FRC West has pioneered various innovative repair techniques, including advanced composite repairs and 3D printing for aircraft components, reducing turnaround time and costs. • Workforce: The unit employs a mix of active-duty military personnel, government civilians, and contractors, representing a diverse and skilled workforce dedicated to aviation maintenance excellence. • Environmental Leadership: FRC West has implemented numerous green initiatives, such as hazardous waste reduction programs and energy-efficient facility upgrades, earning recognition for environmental stewardship. • Rapid Response: The center maintains deployable teams that can travel worldwide to provide on-site repairs for damaged aircraft, minimizing downtime and maximizing operational availability. • Heritage: FRC West traces its roots to earlier Naval Aviation Depots (NADEPs) and has supported every major U.S. Navy air campaign from the Cold War to present-day operations. • Community Engagement: The unit is active in outreach programs, supporting STEM education in local schools and participating in community events to foster positive civil-military relations.